The LMP Strategy group meeting dates have been confirmed for 2021 for you to book in your diaries: Wednesday 10th February 2021(10am-12pm) Wednesday 12th May 2021 (10am-12pm) Wednesday 8th September 2021 (10am-12pm) Wednesday 24th November 2021 (10am-12pm) Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all meetings are currently planned to be held virtually. We will share the […]
Weekly update from Strategic Migration Partnership (Migration Yorkshire) and Home Office 26th November 2020
Numbers of new arrivals into asylum accommodation have reduced slightly recently. Asylum Intake remains steady. Home Office focussed on procurement. The need to source contingency accommodation sites has slowed as a result. Home Office are looking at the new tiered restrictions and how this impacts contract deliverables. Initially, they feel the new restrictions shouldn’t impact […]
Various Integration Jobs at Migration Yorkshire – Deadline 8th December 2020
Migration Yorkshire is currently recruiting to the following vacancies based in Leeds Integration Strategy Manager: https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3115?c=leeds Job reference req3115. Salary PO4 £38,890 to £41,881 We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader to implement the refugee integration strategy for the Yorkshire and Humber region. This will include establishing refugee integration structures across the region, […]
Job: Keyworker at Touchstone, FT 6 month contract Jan-July 2021 (£22,183) – Deadline 9th December
Connecting Opportunities works with new migrants to develop their skills and opportunities to find work and be part of the local community. Ten organisations that specialise in working with migrants are offering tailored support, cultural orientation, English language classes and other training across West Yorkshire and part of North Yorkshire (Craven, Harrogate, Selby and York). […]
Leeds will exit Lockdown 2.0 into Tier 3 at midnight 1st December 2020
The government plans to end the national restrictions at midnight next Tuesday 1 December, which means that the current national restriction rules are still in place until then and must be followed until they expire. But with the end of the national regulations, the headline messages are: the “stay at home” requirement will end, with domestic and international […]
Lord Alf Dubs Lecture and Q+A on family reunion, hosted by Leeds STAR 1st December 2020
What? STAR Leeds are delighted to be joined by the incredible Lord Alf Dubs for an evening lecture on family reunion rights for refugees in the UK, followed by a Q+A! When? 1st December 2020 18:00 Where? The event is online, (for more details https://fb.me/e/4NSeNkvpz) open to all and free to attend Please spread the […]
Community Integration Awards – 2020
The Community Integration Awards want to recognise work being done at a community level in response to Covid-19, especially organisations bringing different parts of the community together (i.e migrants and refugees). Nominations for three categories are welcomed: Connecting Communities Safety For All and Equality Access and Rights The deadline for nominations is Monday 30th November […]
Update from Home Office on cessations and removals – 19th November 2020
Home Office/Strategic Migration Partnership weekly call 19.11.2020 Cessations – HO generally not reinstating positive cases due to there being no restrictions to house moves. Home Office continue to reinstate negative cases where notified. Removals – Some Immigration Enforcement activity is taking place at hotels due to issues with dispersal/procurement, availability of flights etc. and this […]
EHRC assessment: Home Office failed to comply with equality law when implementing ‘hostile environment’ policies
We assessed how and whether the Home Office complied with its duties under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) when developing, implementing and monitoring the hostile environment policies. We wanted to find out what the Home Office did to understand the impact that its policies and practices could, and did, have on Black members of the […]
Job: Caseworker Coordinator Post at Refugee Council, FT to 31/03/21 £25,991 – Deadline 30th Nov 20
The role of Casework Coordinator connected to the England wide, Refugee Council Infoline. The Infoline launched on 1st October 2020 to respond to changing needs and service provision for refugees and asylum seekers, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Infoline receives enquiries relating to matters as diverse as immigration, overcoming destitution and meeting essential […]
Mafwa: Associate Artist Opportunity – Deadline 7th Dec
Mafwa Theatre are excited to launch our associate artist programme with support from Arts Council England and The National Lottery. Be part of a 12 month programme designed to develop your artistic practice, offer mentorship and professional development. The programme will provide 6 Associate Artists with the chance to develop their artistic practice, create their […]
LMP Strategy Group meeting – Wednesday 25th November 2020 10am–12pm
We invite you to attend the next LMP Strategy Group meeting on Wednesday the 25th November, the meeting agenda is attached below. Hannah Davies from Health Watch will be attending the meeting to share information about the report Health Watch due to be released about digital inclusion/exclusion. The partnership will discuss the opportunities and challenges […]